Haydn & The Earl of Abingdon: Songs & Chamber Music

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Willoughby Bertie, Fourth Earl of Abingdon, was among the leading English musical amateurs in late 18th century London, a composer himself and a noted patron. He was particularly associated with Haydn's two visits to London in the 1790s, occasions reflected in some of the music included in the present recording, works by Haydn and by the Earl himself.

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4th Earl of Abingdon: Utrum horum mavis, accipe

Utrum horum mavis, accipe

4th Earl of Abingdon: The Effects of gaming

The Effects of gaming

4th Earl of Abingdon: The State Test or The Subversion of Parties

The State Test or The Subversion of Parties

Franz Joseph Haydn: Sailor's Song, Hob.XXVIa:31

Sailor's Song, Hob.XXVIa:31

4th Earl of Abingdon: The Political Rationalist

The Political Rationalist

Franz Joseph Haydn: Divertimento No. 4, Hob.IV:9, "Forster Trio"

I. Adagio

II. Scherzo: Allegro

III. Finale: Presto

Franz Joseph Haydn: Trachten will ich nicht auf Erden, Hob.XXVIa:39

Trachten will ich nicht auf Erden, Hob.XXVIa:39

Franz Joseph Haydn: She never told her love, Hob.XXVIa:34

She never told her love, HXXVIa:34

4th Earl of Abingdon: 12 Country Dances and 3 Capricios with 3 Minuets